Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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