Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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