Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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