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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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