Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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