Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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