Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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