Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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