Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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