Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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