Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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