Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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