Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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