Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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