Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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