Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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