Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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