Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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