Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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