Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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