Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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