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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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