Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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