Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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