Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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