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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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