Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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