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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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