Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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