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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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