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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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