Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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