Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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