Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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