Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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