Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes 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 quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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