Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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