Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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