Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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