Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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