Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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