Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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