Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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