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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education