Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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