Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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