Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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