Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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