Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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