Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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