Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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