Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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