Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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