Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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