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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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