Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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