Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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