Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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