Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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