Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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