Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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