Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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