Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning 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 participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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