Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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