Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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