Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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