Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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