Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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