Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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