Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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