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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about 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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