Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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