Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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