Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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