Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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