Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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