Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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