Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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