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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education