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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing 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 ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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