Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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