Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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