Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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