Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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