Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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