Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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