Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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