Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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