Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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