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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major 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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