Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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