Learn 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 education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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