Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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