Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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