Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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