Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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