Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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