Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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