Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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