Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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