Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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