Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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