Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free 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 many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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