Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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