Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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