Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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