Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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