Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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