Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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