Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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