Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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