Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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