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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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