Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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