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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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