Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended 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 organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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