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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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