Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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