Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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