Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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