Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes 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 issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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