Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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