Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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