Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs 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 learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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