Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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