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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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