Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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