Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning