Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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