Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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