Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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