Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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