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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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