Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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