Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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