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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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