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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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