Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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