Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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