Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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