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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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