Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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