Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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