Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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