Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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