Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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