Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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