Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans 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. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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