Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing 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 assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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