Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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