Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to massively open online courses (MOOC) and open educational resources (OER). As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.

Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition? This exciting new book also analyzes the key opportunities associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). For more details about this exciting new book please see open learning.

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