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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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