Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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