Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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