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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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