Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs