Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment 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 we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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