Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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