Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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