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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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