Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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