Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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