Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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