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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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