Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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