Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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