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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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