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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses