Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over 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 MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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