Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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