Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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