Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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