Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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