Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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