Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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