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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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