Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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