Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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