Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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