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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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