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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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