Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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