Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important 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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