Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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