Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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