Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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