Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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