Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment 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 problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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