Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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