Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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