Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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