Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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