Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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