Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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