Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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