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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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