Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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