Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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