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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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