Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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