Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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