Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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