Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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