Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs