Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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