Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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