Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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