Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving 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 guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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