Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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