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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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