Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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