Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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