Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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