Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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