Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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