Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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