Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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