Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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