Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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