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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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