Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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