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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure 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 students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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