Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate 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 massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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