Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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