Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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