Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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