Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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