Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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