Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over 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. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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