Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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