Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever 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 participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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