Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended 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 institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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