Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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