Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are enabling learners in all parts of 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. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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