Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes 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 mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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