Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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