Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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