Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology 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 institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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