Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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