Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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