Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education 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 learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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