Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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