Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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