Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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