Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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