Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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