Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that 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 make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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