Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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