Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching 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 learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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