Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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