Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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