Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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