Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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