Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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