Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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