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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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