Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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