Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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