Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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