Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling 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 ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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