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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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