Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and 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 teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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