Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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