Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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