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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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