Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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