Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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