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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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