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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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