Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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