Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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