Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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