Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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