Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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