Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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