Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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