Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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