Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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