Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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