Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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