Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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