Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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