Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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