Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational