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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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