Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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