Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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