Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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