Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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