Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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