Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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