Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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