Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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