Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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