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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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