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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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