Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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