Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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