Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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