Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology 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 teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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