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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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