Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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