Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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