Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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