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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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