Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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