Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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