Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online 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 educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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