Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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