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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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