Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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