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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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