Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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