Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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