Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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