Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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