Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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