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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs 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. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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