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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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