Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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