Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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