Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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