Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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