Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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