Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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