Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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