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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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