Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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