Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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