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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses