Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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