Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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