Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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