Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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