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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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