Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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