Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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