Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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