Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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