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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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