Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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