Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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