Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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