Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education 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 organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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