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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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