Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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