Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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