Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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