Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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