Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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