Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing 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 definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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