Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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