Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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