Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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