Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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