Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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