Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting 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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