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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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