Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-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 we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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