Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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