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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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