Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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