Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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