Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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