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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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