Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course