Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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