Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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