Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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