Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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