Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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