Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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