Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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