Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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