Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving 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 all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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