Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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