Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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