Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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