Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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