Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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