Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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