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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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