Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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