Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning 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 make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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