Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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