Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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