Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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