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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because 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 guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources