Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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