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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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