Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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