Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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