Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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