Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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