Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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