Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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