Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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