Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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