Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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