Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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