Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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