Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally 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 several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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