Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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