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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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