Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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