Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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