Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing 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 certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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