Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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