Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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