Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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