Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning 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 teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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