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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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