Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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