Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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