Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today 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 certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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