Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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