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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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