Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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