Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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