Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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