Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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