Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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