Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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