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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling 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 organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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