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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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