Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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