Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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