Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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