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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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