Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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