Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended 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 institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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