Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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