Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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