Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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