Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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