Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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