Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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