Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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