Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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