Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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