Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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