Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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