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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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