Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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