Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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