Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. 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 education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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