Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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