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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and 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 participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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