Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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