Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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