Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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