Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner 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 digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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