Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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