Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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