Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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