Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that 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 we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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