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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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