Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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