Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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