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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses