Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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