Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive 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 organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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