Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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