Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes 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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