Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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