Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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