Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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