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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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