Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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