Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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