Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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