Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment 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 low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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