Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today 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 assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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