Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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