Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC 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 we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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