Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that 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 organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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