Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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