Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources