Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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