Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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