Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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