Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part 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 learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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