Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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