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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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