Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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