Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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