Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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