Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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