Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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