Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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