Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive 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 we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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