Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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