Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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