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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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