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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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