Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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