Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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