Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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