Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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