Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around 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 normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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