Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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