Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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