Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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