Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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