Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education 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 organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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