Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations 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 we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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