Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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