Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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