Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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