Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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