Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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