Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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